Devin Oishi

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The Blalas in the Manō's Hale

 

Logan, a Hawaiian monk seal is looking for lunch while his friend Kolohe lounges on the beach. Strangely, the reef is empty- except for a small whimper. Peering under a rocky alcove along the reef, Logan is horrified to find- a great white shark!

Will Logan keep his ’onolicious blubber safe or offer to help the distressed manō?

The Blalas in the Manō’s Hale, prequel to Pualani and the 3 Manō, is Devin Oishi’s second book. Once again, Devin takes us on a riotous adventure based on an old tale, this time,  Androcles and the Lion.

The Blalas is written in a combination of standard and pidgin English  for the enjoyment of kids and adults alike. Kama‘āina, Hawaiian ex-patriots, and Hawaiianophiles can sample da local lifestyle.

The prequel to Pualani and the 3 Manō, is on Amazon or Createspace. Prints of the book illustrations are available on devientart. The Blalas in the Manō's Hale is available at The Japanese Culture Center of Hawaiʻi Gift Shop,  and Book Ends in Hawaiʻi .